RIDGID metal detector User's Guide download pdf (Page 53)

Installation

■ Wheels (if fitted) are screwed fully in and are locked (UK only), or supplied in a polythene bag

which is placed inside the reject bin (Europe). Remove them from the reject bin and remove

the packing material. Then fit the wheels to the out rigged legs of the machine frame. You

may need to raise the machine to fit the wheels so please follow the guidance included in the

Moving the Machine

section.

■ Feet may have been fitted for transit purposes or 20 mm bolts may be used to secure the

machine to a pallet. Conveyors for customers in Europe may have been secured to the pallet

by 20 mm bolts which are screwed into the underside of the legs. Remove these bolts if fitted.

You may need to raise the machine to remove the transit bolts and fit the feet so please follow

the guidance included in the Moving the Machine section.

Removing Bolts and Fitting Wheels

■

Conveyors for customers in Europe may have been secured to the pallet by 20 mm bolts

which are screwed into the underside of the legs. Remove these bolts if fitted

■ If wheels have been supplied for the conveyor, remove them from the reject bin and remove

the packing material. Fit the wheels to the outrigged legs of the conveyor. This is best done

when the system has been raised up to take the weight off of the legs and allow room to

screw in the wheels.

Moving the Machine

Depending on the size and weight of the machine, either a crane or a fork-lift truck will be required to

lift and move it into the final location.

When a machine fitted with wheels is to be pushed on the wheels, it is important that it is moved

carefully. Avoid hitting obstacles with the wheels as this can damage the plastic wheel inserts inside

the legs.

Using a Crane

■

Position the straps under the frame and around the machine so that it will not tilt when lifted.

Then attach the straps to the crane.

■ Lift the machine carefully and move it to the required location.

■

Lower the machine and remove the straps.

■

Do not attempt to lift or move a machine by a reject cover as they are easily damaged.

Using a Fork Lift Truck

■

A machine tends to be top heavy so may topple forwards when lifted. For this reason it is

advised that the machine is positioned on the forks with the front of the machine facing

backwards.

■

Raise the forks sufficiently to lift the machine clear of the ground and any obstacles.

■

Carefully move the machine to the required location. Then lLower the forks and withdraw

them from the machine.

Adjusting / Levelling the Conveyor

For systems supplied that incorporate one or a number of conveyors the operating height may need

to be adjusted so that it can be integrated into your production line.

■

Adjust the infeed and outfeed heights as necessary by means of either the adjustable feet or

adjustable wheels. Then lock the wheels (if fitted).

■ Ensure that all feet or wheels are firmly on the ground, and are evenly supporting the

conveyor so that it does not rock.

■ If necessary, anchor the conveyor to the ground using bolts screwed into the feet.

■

Do not fasten the conveyor to any other piece of machinery as this could lead to vibration

being transmitted to other parts of the machine, resulting in spurious triggering / rejects.

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